{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.18918dcc145235e50d9da5590857c09f8cf16a75.007.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Gale Watch issued September 21 at 6:31PM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-21","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.18918dcc145235e50d9da5590857c09f8cf16a75.007.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Wakefield VA"},"word_count":145,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued September 21 at 6:31PM EDT until September 24 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Possible\n**Urgency:** Future\n**Areas:** Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA; Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA\n**Issued by:** NWS Wakefield VA\n**Sent:** 2026-09-21T18:31:00-04:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-21T18:31:00-04:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-22T02:45:00-04:00\n\n## Description\n* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and\nwaves 3 to 6 ft possible.\n\n* WHERE...Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA\nand Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.\n\n* WHEN...From late Tuesday night through Thursday afternoon.\n\n* IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could\ncapsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.\n\n## Instructions\nMariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible\nhazardous conditions.  Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter\ncourse, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and waves."}